Improvement in flows



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, erase JOEL H. JONES AND .HENRY P. JONES, OF HERNDON, GEORGIA.

Letters Patent No. 86,079, dated January 19, 1869.

DVIPROVEMENT IN -IPLOVVS.

The Schedule referred to in these Letters Patent and making part o f the same.

vTo all whom 'it may concern Be it known that we, J onL H. J oNns and HENRY P. JONES, of Herndon, in the county of Burke, and State of GeorgiaLhave invented a new and improved Plow; and we do hereby declare that the following is a ful], clear, and exact description of the construction and operation of the same, reference being had tothe accom panyinL drawings, making a part of this specification, in which- Figure l is a side elevation.

Figure 2 is a top view.

This invention comprises several important improvements in the manner of constructing plows, among which may be mentioned a new construction`of the swingletree, a new form of plow-standard, a new method of 4 sire.

The` handles, G G, are clamped together at their bracing said standard, a new form of the plow-handles, a new mode of fastening the handles, standard, and beam, and a new form and arrangement of harrow, to

be used in connection with the plow.

In the drawings-.- A represents the plow-beam, to the forward end of which, on each side, is ljointed 'an arm, B, 'having a `hook or eye, b, on its outer end, and having a shoulder,

b', which, when the arms are in the position shown in fig. 2, sets against the iron ferrule on the end of the beam, and prevents them from opening any further.

The two arms constitute a swingle-tree, which can be folded very compactly against the sides of the plow beam, when not in use, or when passing an obstacle, and which will dispense with'the necessity of a clevis, forming a cheaper and more convenient device for the same purpose.

O is the plow-standard, curved in the form shown in fig. l, solid at its lower end, but divided iiom that point to its top, and fastened to the beam by a bolt, c, and to the lower end of the, plow-handles by another, c.

A metallic brace, D, is fastened to the rear side of the standard, near its lower end, either by the bolt d, which also attaches the plow P to the standard, or by an independent bolt.

This brace extends from the bolt backward to a considerable distance, as shown at D', then forward, and slightly inclined, upward to the standard again,where it is attached by another bolt, dt heu backward and upward to the rear end of the plow-beam, to which it is xed by a bolt, d2. A series of holes is provided in the brace at this end, so that it can be set forward or back, for the purposeof adjusting its front end higher or lower in relation to the standard.

rlhe bolts d dl pass through the slot or space between the two sides of the standard, by means of a screw and nut on one end, and a head on the other end of the bolts.

Both the braceD and the plow P may thus be adjusted up and down on the standard.

The peculiar form of the brace D, in having the bent part, D', constructedas above described and shown, is of great importance, notv only increasing the strength and effectiveness of the brace, as applied to the standard, but also aii'ording an elongatedarm, which extends back from the standard, and answers the purpose of a helm, or fulcrum, upon which to turn the plow or serves, if required, as a landside, to which toattac another mould-board. v

By means ofthe holes in the rear end of the brace and the bolts d2 dl ll, adjustable as described, the inclination of the standard can be controlled and regulated at pleasure,`accordng to the nature of the soil and the character of the plowing required.

By means of thisbrace, in connection with the swingle-tree, above described, the plow'man can perfectly adj ust the draught of the plow to any depth of furrow, and so as to run more or vless to land, as he may delower end, and firmly held by the upper ends of the standard O, in connection with the bolt c.

From this point they extend backward and upward together, to the point e, where they are boltedto an arched double .standard or brace, E, havingy several holes arranged transversely through its upper end, so that the plow-handles can be adj usted to suit the height or convenience of the plowman.

From the brace E they diverge to their upper extremities, being strengthened and held in the proper relative position by a round, F.

rlhe standard or braceE is bolted to the upper side of the plow-beam through iianges, on its lower end, formed for the purpose.

The bolt d2 may answer to fasten one leg of `the standard to the plow-beam, while at the same time serving to hold the brace D in place.

To the sides of the beam A are attached two removable harrows, H H, which extend outward and backward from the beam, as seen in iig. 2.

vThe barrow-teeth are in the form seen in iig. l, and at their upper end are attached to the head or beam, which consists of av bent metallic plate, h, facedby a wooden bar or plate, 71.

The harrows are attached to the plow-beam by means cfa bolt, I, which passes through the plow-beam, and secures to each side of it the forward end of one of the plates h h', the latter being bent at that point, so as to lie flat against the side of the plow-beam.

The bolt I, although provided with a head on one end, and a screw -nut on the other, is not,employed to clamp the plates I I rigidly to the plow-beam, so as to render the harrow immovable, except in connection with the plow, but each harrow swings loosely on the bolt, rising and falling as it passes over or through the ground. When foul, the driver can raise it with one foot, and allow the trash to drop off.

The same device can be employed as va horse-rake, the plowl Src., being removed, if the owner prefers to use it for that purpose.

Having thus described the construction, it is hardly necessary to detail the advantages of our improved plow, as they will be readily understood, from what has already been stated. l

It is cheaper, lighter, and stronger than any other plow which can be adjusted as well and applied to as turning it at the endl of a-furrow; and there are variousv advantages in the superior convenience of operating it, together'with its cheapness, lightness, and strength, that will be appreciated only by a practical trial of the instrument in the field.v A l Having thus described our invention,

What we claim as new, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is-

1. The brace D, having the elongation D and the holes at its upper end, when attached to the plow-standard and beam, so asto be adjustable, in the manner and for the purposes set forth.

'2, The harrows lH H, projecting from each side of the beam A, when constructed with the bent teeth, Wooden plate h', and iron.. plate h, and both fastened to the plow-beam by a. single bolt, I, so that they swing loosely on the bolt, and can be lifted, to clean their teeth, substantially as above' described.

3. The arched brace E, having the holes in its upper end, when arranged in connection with the plow-beam and the two handles, in the 'manner and fo'r the purposes set forth. l

.4. The arrangement of the forked standard C, beam W A, arched brace E, and handles G G, the latter being herein described and'shown.

Witnesses: JOEL H- JONEb.

MoW. HUNGEREORD, A. M. TANNMR.

-HENRY P. JONES.

Witnesses:

M. CLAIBOBN, A. M. TANNEB. 

